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YC61 LTT

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,789 mi
Last recorded117,789 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 LTT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 117,789 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 111,759 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 104,910 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 97,783 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 90,787 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (back arm) o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 83,055 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 83,055 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 70,521 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 65,198 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 65,166 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 60,867 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 55,275 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 49,447 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2015 49,447 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 44,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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YC61 LTT is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 85,846 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC61 LTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC61 LTT registered?

YC61 LTT is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 7 December 2011.

Is YC61 LTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 LTT shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC61 LTT have outstanding finance?

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